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CC - Authorization of Free Fare Days for Culver CityBus in Association with (1) Culver CityBus 90th Anniversary and (2) Bike to Work Day 2018 (May 18, 2018)
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Meeting Date: January 22, 2018
Contact Person/Dept: Art Ida/Transportation Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6500
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (01/17/18);
Department Approval: Art Ida, Transportation Director (12/07/17)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council: (1) authorize a free fare day for all passengers boarding Culver CityBus on Friday, March 2, 2018, and (2) authorize a free fare day for passengers boarding Culver CityBus with a bike or bike helmet on the Los Angeles area Bike to Work Day, May 18, 2018.
BACKGROUND
Culver CityBus provides public transit services to over 6 million passengers per year and interfaces with other transit agencies while providing these services throughout the western area of Los Angeles.
March 3, 2018 marks the 90th anniversary of Culver CityBus. This agency has provided continuous bus service for the past 90 years, making it the second oldest municipally owned bus line in the state of California. For 90 years, riders have turned to Culver CityBus to get them where they've needed to go. The anniversary provides a chance to not only look back at the proud history, but also to look ahead to the improvements and investments Culver CityBus is making to serve customers for another 90 years.
An essential component to providing public transit service to people who live and work in and around Culver City, CityBus contributes to the reduction of traffic congestion, improving air quality and getting riders where they need to go. In recogn...
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